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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,966.36, 428,670.62 and 136,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,966.36, 428,670.62 and 136,166.40 is: 204,116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,966.36 : 428,670.62 = 136,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,966.36/428,670.62 = 136,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,966.36x = 428,670.62 × 136,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,966.36x = 58,370,535,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,370,535,111.17/285,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,116.79

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